Essential Zen Habits of 2014

This year been filled with overwhelming and moving moments, for me and for Zen Habits.

Topping the list of overwhelming and moving:

My book: I released my book, Zen Habits, to an outpouring of support in the Kickstarter campaign. The book was funded 500%, and is now at the printer. I can’t express the incredible experience of being supported by all of you, of getting so many incredible messages. I’ve been floored. I worked on this project all year, and I doubt I’ll ever publish a book any other way.

My father: As I write this, I’m in the hospital with my father, who is in critical condition and on life support after pretty much all his organs failed. My family and I have come together in this crisis, and it has been such an overwhelming experience. I don’t think he’s going to make it, to be honest. But the huge flow of emails, tweets, messages you guys have sent my way have been truly touching and amazing. I can’t thank you enough for the thoughts, prayers, good vibes and well wishes you’ve sent for me and my family. It has meant more than I can express.

There has been more to this year, but even with just those two things, what a year. Oh, I also wrote and released a free ebook on letting go: The One Skill.

I’m so grateful to have all of you in my life, and I look forward to continuing our connection in 2015, whatever it may bring.